Authoritarianism and Opposition in South Korea

As one of the most successful ‘Newly Industrialized Countries’ and as the host for the 1988 Olympic Games, South Korea has become more and more important as a major international economic power. This development can be traced back through the struggles of the democratic movement against a military-based authoritarian regime which provided significant impetus for political change.

First published in 1989, Authoritarianism and Opposition in South Korea draws on unofficial opposition documents...